Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Horatio L Birdsall
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
3d Iowa Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 16, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Near Columbus, Georgia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag and bearer.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 17, 1865
- Born: 1833, Monroe County, NY, United States
- Died: November 29, 1891
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (13-6935), Arlington, VA, United States